Katie meets Tonica, who is accused of killing her husband, and learns that she suffered a lifetime of abuse both as a child and then at the hands of her husband.

Katie meets Candice who is facing a second-degree murder charge, and learns that she was born into a gang and has grown up around violence - is it too late for her to change?

Katie meets Kimberly, who is accused of killing a woman she was dating, and finds out that Kimberly's life derailed after she got into a car accident and became addicted to opioids.

Katie meets Kia, who is accused of attempted murder after shooting a man while working as a security guard. She claims it was self-defence, but Katie questions if she used reasonable force.

Katie meets Whitley, who was convicted of killing her brother after an argument. Whitley claims it was self-defence, but Katie learns she left the house and came back with a gun.